The Royal Garden of Light and its attractions
Walk with a stately step through the Musical Tunnel, take souvenir photos in the installations depicting the life of King Jan III and walk along the avenue among the luminous vines. Next, you will find the mythological Labyrinth, the Observatory and the Musical Garden of Dreams. Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the evening in the Raffaello Rose Garden. Discover all the attractions of this year’s edition!
Musical Tunnel
Guests visiting the historic gardens of the Wilanowski Palace after dark enter a space where they can feel like they are in a royal court. They will be led to the exhibition by a 75-metre-long luminous musical tunnel filled with music composed for the installation.
Royal life
In the main courtyard of the Wilanów Palace we will see light compositions referring to the life of Jan III – the story of his love for Maria Kazimierz, wars and diplomatic activities. It is also an excellent setting for taking souvenir photos against the background of the fairy-tale lit royal residence.
North Garden
It is accessed by a bright pergola decorated with vine leaves, lemons, laurel and gooseberries. At the entrance to this part of the park there are installations that will allow you to pose in 17th-century light robes. And behind the pergola the real fun begins with otters emerging from the darkness! Not only children will be delighted when they manage to give a high five to the royal pet!
Mappings in the Royal Garden of Light!
Mapping is a three-dimensional show combining light, image and sound. It is projected onto the palace’s façade and uses its architectural elements to create the illusion of a building come to life. During the mappings, King Jan III and Queen Maria Kazimiera appear in the palace windows, and viewers witness, among others, the entry of a horse procession and a court dance show.
Musical Garden of Dreams
The Musical Garden of Dreams is located on the lower terrace of the baroque garden. The light and music shows taking place there can be admired from the upper terrace, which gives an amazing effect! The light faithfully reproduces and fills the geometric shapes of the garden with changing colours, all to the rhythm of classical music.
Songs that can be heard in the Musical Garden of Dreams:
Songs that can be heard in the Musical Garden of Dreams:
- Pyotr Tchaikovsky, music from the ballet “Swan Lake” (fragment)
- Antonio Vivaldi, aria from Giustino’s opera “Vedro con mio diletto”, performed by Nicola Benedetti
- Johann Sebastian Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
Shows in the Musical Garden of Dreams and the Musical Tunnel
Show times:
- October 2024: 17.00, 17.15, 17.30, 17.45, 18.15, 18.45, 19.15, 19.45, 20.00, 20.15, 20.45
- 2 November 2024 – 28 February 2025: 16.00, 16.15, 16.30, 16.45, 17.00, 17.15, 17.45, 18.00, 18.15, 18.45, 19.15, 19.45, 20.00, 20.15, 20.45
See what else awaits you in the Royal Garden of Light!
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South Garden at the Orangery
It’s worth getting lost in such a maze! This part of the Royal Garden of Light was inspired by mythological stories. Among the ruins we will come across deities and mythical creatures. The chosen ones, like Zeus, will try to illuminate the sky with lightning, like Heracles, they will to defeat the hydra or, like Poseidon, they will stir up the luminous sea.
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Upper terrace
In this part of the baroque garden next to the palace, we recall the friendship of two outstanding personalities - King Jan III and the astronomer Jan Hevelius. In the Observatory you will find numerous astronomical devices and a unique clock that will allow you to reach for the stars and look at the passing time from a different perspective.
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Raffaello Rose Garden
Once again the Rose Garden will bloom in winter. This time it is filled with flowers of surprising sizes that will take us to a magical world, allowing us to look at reality from the perspective of its smallest inhabitants. Thanks to the photo frame, it will also be a perfect place to take a souvenir photo before leaving the Royal Garden of Light.
Tickets
Monday – Thursday
regular ticket: 30 PLN, reduced ticket: 20 PLN
Friday – Sunday and days with mappings
regular ticket: 49 PLN, reduced ticket: 30 PLN
Children under 7
free admission (no ticket required)
Additional mapping days: November 11, December 6 and December 25–30, 2024, January 1–7, and February 14, 2025
weekend prices (49 PLN regular ticket, 30 PLN reduced ticket)
Frequently asked questions
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How long does it take to visit the entire Royal Garden of Light?
Visiting the entire exhibition takes approximately 45 minutes. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, when mapping shows take place, an additional 15 minutes must be added to the tour time (that’s how long one show lasts). The length of stay in the Royal Garden of Light depends on the visitors. The museum does not limit the duration of stay at the exhibition. -
What days is the exhibition open?
The Royal Garden of Light is open EVERY DAY from 19 October, 2024 to 28 February, 2025, except: 1 November, 24 December and 31 December.
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What time is the last entry to the Royal Garden of Light?
Last entry to the garden is possible at 8.30 p.m. -
What are the entry limits for a given hour?
Due to the large number of people visiting the exhibition for a given hour, ticket sales limits apply (3,000 tickets for each hour, i.e. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., etc.).
This means that when purchasing a ticket, you must indicate not only the day, but also the time slot for ENTRY to the Royal Garden of Light. You can stay at the exhibition without any restrictions. We introduce restrictions for the safety of museum guests and employees. -
How much do tickets to the Royal Garden of Light cost?
See the ticket price list and information about purchasing them. There we also inform about discounts, tickets for groups, and parking fees. -
Where can you buy tickets to the Royal Garden of Light?
- It’s easiest to buy tickets online.
- They can also be purchased at the museum’s ticket office, which is open from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Tickets can be purchased at the ticket machine every day during admission hours to the exhibition (note: payment by card only).
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Can I pay for the tickets in cash?
Yes, if you buy tickets at the ticket office. The museum’s box office is open every day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. -
Can tickets be returned or exchanged?
No. Purchased tickets are not refundable or exchangeable for other tickets. Refunds for purchased tickets can only be made if the Royal Garden of Light is closed on the day the ticket is valid. To receive a refund, please send a message to: dop@muzeum-wilanow.pl.
When purchasing tickets online, please ensure that you enter the correct e-mail address to which the tickets will be sent. If the e-mail address is entered incorrectly and the visitor does not receive the tickets, the museum will not refund the cost of lost tickets. -
Is there an entrance fee for mapping?
Yes, there is an entrance fee to the mapping sites. Mapping shows are included in the price of tickets to the Royal Garden of Light. You do not need to buy additional tickets to see the mapping. -
What days are mapping shows held?
See the full mapping schedule.
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Do you need to book tickets in advance?
WE DO NOT RESERVE TICKETS. Tickets can be purchased online or at ticket machines located at the front.
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Is there a discount for the Large Family Card?
No. The Royal Garden of Light is a temporary exhibition for which discounts for the Large Family Card do not apply. -
Are groups eligible for discounts?
We do not provide discounts due to the purchase of a larger number of tickets. Regardless of the number of people in the group, everyone (including guardians) buys tickets at regular prices. -
Is the group leader free to enter?
No. Every person entering the Royal Garden of Light should purchase a regular or reduced ticket. -
Is it possible to take photos with a tripod in the exhibition area?
Yes, but you need to pay special attention to ensure that it does not cause danger or reduce the comfort of visiting for other visitors staying in the exhibition area. -
Is it possible to enter the exhibition area with a dog?
No. The Royal Garden of Light is located in a historic garden to which dogs are not allowed. The exception is a guide or assistance dog. The ban applies to dogs of all sizes, including small ones carried in bags. -
Is there parking nearby?
Visitors have access to a public parking lot located at ul. Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 31 managed by the Wilanów District Office (open every day) and the museum parking lot at ul. Stanisława Kostki Potockiego 4, entrance from ul. Przyczółkowa (open on Saturdays and Sundays). These are paid car parks. -
Does the Royal Garden of Light consume a lot of energy?
All elements used to create the exhibition are energy-saving, based on 400,000 LEDs and consume a total of 35 kW/h. Calculated per month, it is approximately 5,250 kW, which constitutes 0.63% of the total demand for electricity consumed by the museum to secure the basic functioning of the institution.
Electricity consumption during one evening of winter exhibition display and mapping was estimated at 175 kW, i.e. PLN 210 gross. Electricity consumption when displaying the entire exhibition over a 5-month period is 1.68% of the museum’s entire annual electricity demand.
Read more in the museum’s statement.
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Regulations for visiting the Royal Garden of Light
- Pets other than guide dogs or assistance dogs are not allowed in the Royal Garden of Light and the entire park.
- On the premises of the Royal Garden of Light you cannot: run, ride bicycles (including children’s bicycles) or bring them into this area, use skateboards, scooters, roller skates, sleds, etc.
- Please read the full regulations for visiting the Royal Garden of Light.
- Attention! Due to the intensely flashing light and fast frames, the exhibition, films and mappings may cause undesirable reactions in people sensitive to visual stimuli (e.g. epilepsy).
